Sr. Accountant

Sr. Accountant – Ameri Gas

Requisition Number: 28317

When you work for Ameri Gas, you become a part of something BIG! Founded in 1959, Ameri Gas is the nation’s premier propane company, serving over 1.5 million residential, commercial, industrial and motor fuel propane customers. Together, over 6,500 dedicated professionals will deliver over 1 billion gallons of propane from 1,800+ distribution points across the United States.

This senior accountant role will assist with ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company’s general ledger. It includes participating in various general accounting activities: monthly close processes, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and participation in future state process and policy alignment to enable transformation. All of which is conducted to ensure adherence with GAAP and Company accounting policies. The position will also act as a liaison to both internal and external auditors and serve as a cross‑functional point of contact for accounting in areas such as bonus and other incentives, medical insurance, general insurance, and debt.

• Coordinate general ledger month‑end close activities and reporting, including consolidation, and perform general accounting entries, journal postings, and allocations.
• Serve as a liaison between accounting and other groups to coordinate complex reporting activities such as inter‑company allocation methodology, application, and automation.
• Coordinate process‑improvement initiatives related to receivables/payables, inter‑company invoicing and reconciliation, documentation and efficiency improvements, and other areas as needed.
• Perform SOX controls and provide support for internal and external audits.
• Support the Accounting Supervisor and/or Accounting Manager by facilitating team tasks and providing training to junior team members.
• Own certain OPEX areas where analysis and research are performed monthly to calculate reserves and analyze trends, variances, and fluctuations.

• Accounting expertise:
  Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting principles, with a strong general accounting background and ability to quickly learn new responsibilities.
• SOX and COSO knowledge:
  Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements and the COSO framework for internal controls; ability to perform key controls over general accounting and financial reporting.
• Organization and time management:
  Strong ability to work independently and support priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Cross‑functional collaboration:
  Effective working with internal stakeholders, including IT, FP&A, and other departments.
• Data correlation:
  Proficiency in Excel, other MS Office applications (Access database is a plus), and SAP ECC accounting systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and consolidation activities.

• Hybrid work arrangement – 3 days per week in office.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Utilities

UGI Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in its practices.

Ameri Gas is a Drug‑Free Workplace. Candidates must be willing to submit to a pre‑employment drug screen and a criminal background check. Successful applicants shall be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screen as a condition of employment, and if hired, shall be subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Ameri Gas policies. As a federal contractor that engages in safety‑sensitive work, Ameri Gas cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Similarly, applicants for such positions who are actively using medical marijuana may be denied hire on that basis.